Erika Gyengesi
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PhD Scholarship in Neurodegeneration and Cancer at Western Sydney University Western Sydney University in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Oncology
Funding
Tax-free stipend of at least AUD 35,188 per year, with possible top-up. RTP Fee Offset for domestic students. Tuition fee waiver opportunities for outstanding international applicants. Overseas Student Health Cover for international students. Support for conference travel and research-related expenses.
Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
Country
Australia
University
Western Sydney University
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PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Neurodegeneration and Cancer at Western Sydney University, School of Medicine.
This project sits at the intersection of neuroscience, cancer biology, medical science, and translational neuropharmacology. The research aims to uncover how neuronal activity influences cancer progression and treatment response, building on the intriguing inverse relationship observed between neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease) and many cancers.
Supervision: Associate Professor Tara Roberts (Lead Supervisor) and Associate Professor Erika Gyengesi (Co-supervisor).
Funding and benefits: The scholarship offers a tax-free stipend of at least AUD 35,188 per year (possible top-up), RTP Fee Offset for domestic students, and tuition fee waiver opportunities for outstanding international applicants. International students are also expected to hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Conference travel and research-related expenses may also be supported.
Eligibility highlights: The post is aimed at an outstanding PhD candidate, and encourages applications from enthusiastic Honours or Master’s graduates. The broader Western Sydney University project scholarship page indicates that applicants typically need an Australian First Class Honours degree, a coursework Master’s with a research component, a Research Master’s degree, or an equivalent qualification. Strong academic performance and readiness for advanced research are important.
Application window: Applications close on 31 August 2026. The university’s project scholarship guidance says applicants should submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and allow at least 5 business days before the closing date for review before the full application is submitted.
Research environment: The project is based in the School of Medicine at Western Sydney University and offers access to cutting-edge cellular and molecular biology techniques in a collaborative research setting.
Funding details
Tax-free stipend of at least AUD 35,188 per year, with possible top-up. RTP Fee Offset for domestic students. Tuition fee waiver opportunities for outstanding international applicants. Overseas Student Health Cover for international students. Support for conference travel and research-related expenses.
What's required
Applicants should be enthusiastic Honours or Master's graduates interested in neuroscience, cancer biology, neurodegeneration, and translational disease mechanisms. The post indicates the project is suitable for an outstanding PhD candidate and implies a strong research background is preferred. International applicants should be able to meet English language proficiency requirements, and the scholarship page notes that project scholarships require an Expression of Interest before the full application. For the broader Western Sydney University project scholarship page, eligible applicants generally hold an Australian First Class Honours degree, a coursework Master's with at least 25% research, a Research Master's degree, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
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